The BYD Sealion 5 is a five-seat plug-in hybrid (DM-i) family SUV with 210 hp combined power and a WLTP combined range of up to 930 km on the Design trim. It offers an electric-only range of up to about 86 km and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) support.

Pros

Starts at AED 89,900 in the UAE
Up to 930 km WLTP combined range (Design trim)
Up to about 86 km electric-only range for daily commuting
210 hp combined power
V2L lets it power external devices

Cons

0–100 km/h in about 8.1 s is not quick
Top speed is limited to 170 km/h
Five seats only, with no seven-seat option
The page quotes different combined-range figures (930, 791 and 1,016 km), so confirm the exact number for your trim with the dealer

SWOT

Strengths

Very long combined range for UAE road trips
Low published fuel consumption of 5.4 L/100 km (WLTP)
Blade Battery (LFP) technology

Weaknesses

Warranty terms, safety rating and dimensions are not published on the page
Moderate acceleration

Opportunities

Save up to AED 4,000 with Blue FAB credit cards (per the BYD UAE page)
Finance plans are available through BYD UAE, with monthly payments from AED 1,408 (Design)

Threats

The range figures differ across the page, so check the exact figure for your trim
Resale value of newer plug-in hybrid models is still unproven in the Gulf

Key specs

Price & basics6

Body type: SUV · Family SUV (plug-in hybrid)
Dimensions: Not disclosed
Seats: 5
Powertrain: DM-i plug-in hybrid (petrol engine + electric motor)
Drivetrain: Not disclosed
Cargo space: Not disclosed

Performance & range8

Max power: 210 hp
Torque: Not disclosed
0–100 km/h: 8.1 s
Top speed: 170 km/h
Combined range: 930 km
EV-only range: 86 km
Consumption: 5.4 L/100 km (WLTP, as published). Range figures on the page are 'up to' values; the page also quotes up to 791 km (Premium card) and up to about 1,016 km (FAQ).
Charging: DC fast charging; AC charging

Safety3

Airbags: Not disclosed
Driver assistance: Not disclosed
Safety index: Not disclosed

Ownership1

Warranty: Not disclosed

Tech & comfort3

Screens: Intelligent Display with seamless connectivity (screen sizes not published on the page)
Speakers: Not disclosed
Comfort highlights: Not disclosed

User reviews2